Chronology

3-piece, 101-inch, system of counters takes center stage at a new coffee shop. Inspired by the thought of everybody falling in love over pastries. Made of white oak quarter-sawn hardwood.

 

Standing strong on its own two legs, this is more proof that crazy is possible at the LdM home studio workshop. With one of the legs being glass, per client direction, yah, you know my own knees were a shaking. Without any hardware, the legs are secured within the tabletop's thickness (1.75") using grooves, splines, holes and dowels. Made of Afromosia (African teak) and glass. No stain either under three coats of Enduro polyurethane. 

Friend on the left loves ripples. He's launching a new clothing line headquartered on the 2nd floor of an old 2-story building in downtown Los Angeles, 2 blocks from the Staple Center. Visionary helps you realize that the very difficult is easy. Commissioned LdM to frame the windows and execute the long bench below. Thanks, mate! Gave his brand something to sit on, shoot through, jump off, curl up to.... Made my exit yesterday after finishing the built-in less than 2 weeks after visiting the space for the first time. Photos of finished work to come.

Delivered and installed Sully's Bunk with the help and support of a team of 3 friends. Considering the scope, it went superbly well, certainly not without the strength and will of the team. There was no better incentive but to make Sully's room the absolute most wonderful room to call his own.

Great friend and wonderful man took over Korra Yoga Studio recently, and he used the LdM Peechee 4-piece and LdM Droplets to add balance to the space. Then, we collaborated and built the studio's reception desk together. When you're looking to get your stretch and breath on in Chino, this place is awesome. Besides 3 large rooms with various classes to choose from, the instructors and ambiance are super encouraging to help you feel and be your best. Namaste everybody.

Sully's Bunk is on the rise. Overhead capsule holds a full-size mattress 5 ft above a 2-sided work station and wardrobe storage. Redwood will be stained dark, pine plywood finished natural. Lots of functional details to show soon.

Speechless. Thank you Claremont Art Walk for the huge honor of featuring me in your monthly zine! Find me and the LdM Showcase there again every first Saturday, April-June, outside the Claremont Packing House. LdM Photo Frames on display, displaying photos of my commissioned work; LdM Record Frames on display, displaying records from a local record store; and more. Enjoy the whole Claremont Village! See you there!

 

 

Inspired and commissioned by a wonderful couple who extend themselves for family supper with their kids and grandkids. Cozy for two or festive for 10, this 48" round table extends to 78" with two extension pieces. Made entirely of African mahogany, including the rails. First delivered in January 2018. Can be made larger and in other hardwoods and stains.

Got records? 100-120 records? Along with a turntable, amp/receiver, cd player, and woofer (sunk to the floor), they'll all groove together in LdM's latest creation. This original design was first made in October 2017 when it debuted and sold at the WestEdge Design Fair.

Luz de Mano's first trade expo could not have been at a better place. WestEdge has grown over the past five years to be the premiere design fair on the west coast by giving independent designers and makers a chance to go big.  

Remember when you were 5? Imagine childhood stationed here, Sully's Bunk. Commissioned recently to create a bedroom set for a 5 y/o boy. Playtime, reading, drawing, schoolwork, building models, music lessons, sleepovers, hiding from the world.... Hoping he likes it till he's 18. More show and tell to come.